Simon Dalton presents his prediction for the English Premier League match.
Everton have finally secured their first victory in the Premier League, immediately lifting themselves out of the relegation zone. They are set to host opponents once again, and there's a strong case for starting a winning streak, especially since Newcastle United do not appear invincible.
Everton
It's not as if this success was unexpected. Crystal Palace’s performance also inspired little confidence. They fired shots towards goal—this time at Pickford—but only about a third reached the goalkeeper (5 out of 17). England's number one conceded a goal only during the chaos following a corner. Everton were aggressive up front in those moments when they had possession (40%). Two accurate strikes from Dwight McNeil resulted in goals, with no other precise shots. This was only their second Premier League match where they scored more (2) than their xG (0.89).
Newcastle United
The draw with Manchester City (1:1) was far from an easy feat for Newcastle United, which is generally hard to achieve. They managed to equalise with a penalty that Anthony Gordon won and converted. Last season was magnificent for him (11+10 in the Premier League), yet this was only his second goal this campaign. The upcoming match at Goodison Park will be special for him, as a year ago Gordon was still playing for Everton. He will undoubtedly try to shine. Kieran Trippier and Sandro Tonali couldn’t finish the game against Manchester City, but it seemed to be mere cramps, so we expect to see them on the field on Saturday.
Everton vs Newcastle United Prediction
In their match against Manchester City, Newcastle United allowed only 0.91 xG, but Everton demonstrated against Crystal Palace that they can score more with a similar figure. The home crowd, the dopamine rush from a victory, and Newcastle United’s extra League Cup match lead to the belief that the hosts will add at least a point to their tally.
